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Things that get you promoted faster
Revenue management
Setting room prices day by day. The skill that separates a manager from a supervisor, and short courses exist.
Property management system skills
The booking and billing software a hotel runs on, such as Opera or Cloudbeds. Learn one well.
Food and beverage experience
Many hotels run a restaurant, a bar and banquets, and a manager who understands kitchens can run all of it.
Sales and events
Weddings and conferences are where a hotel makes its margin.
Emerit certification
Canada's national tourism workforce organization runs skills certification for lodging and management roles.